Josh Lindblom vs. Win Mercer — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Josh Lindblom and Win Mercer are fairly close on the surface numbers. Win Mercer posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.98 vs 4.78) and home runs allowed (0.23 per nine innings vs 1.25). Josh Lindblom had the advantage in WHIP (1.431 vs 1.544). By the career numbers, Win Mercer had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.